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Singer James Blunt may leave the music industry to retire with his family, according to an interview.

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He told The Daily Mail: "I just want to take some time out for
myself," he said, adding: "I haven't got any plans to do more
songwriting. I have been chilling out since I finished my world
tour and I've spent a lot of time in Ibiza, where I have a
villa."

The former Queen's guard, who saw action in Kosovo, released his
last album,
Some Kind Of Trouble, in 2010.

According to Ace Showbiz, Blunt has also been enjoying quality
time with girlfriend of nine months, Sofia Wellesley.

"Sofia and I had a great time hanging out with friends on my
yacht but we partied as well," the singer said. "I do like a good
night out and that is why it's great fun to hang out at Barbarella.
London needs more nightclubs like this."

Blunt has won two Brit Awards and received five Grammy
nominations.

His final performance in Britain was a concert at the Shepherd’s
Bush Empire in February – a gig which was attended by his entire
family.

The singer last hit the headlines in January when his mother
defended him from the criticism he often receives for being posh,
saying that the music industry was "snobbish", reports NME.

"I was most interested to hear Pete Waterman's thoughts on
public school rock stars," Jane Blount said in an email to
Radio 4.

"His attitude is reflected by most of the critics in the UK. My
son James Blunt, who is hugely appreciated worldwide, receives
harsh criticism here and we have, rather sadly, been aware that it
is because of his background.”

Blunt gained fame through his debut album
Back to Bedlam, containing his greatest hit,
You're Beautiful. His lost boyish look and unique voice -
which some did find annoying - got him a lot of attention and many
female followers. He has sold 18 million records worldwide to
date.